The standard license plate in Iowa has a white background with blue letters and numbers, and the state's motto 'Field to Table' written in blue. The license plate also features a graphic of the state's seal on the left side of the plate.
In addition to the standard license plate, Iowa also offers a variety of special interest license plates for an additional fee. These special plates include:
- Personalized license plates, also known as vanity plates, which allow the owner to choose the letter and number combination that appears on the plate
- Specialty license plates for certain types of vehicles, such as motorcycles and trailers
- Specialty license plates for organizations such as universities, colleges, and fraternal organizations
- Specialty license plates for military veterans and their families
- Specialty license plates for environmental causes and wildlife conservation
- Specialty license plates for certain professions like doctors and lawyers
- Specialty license plates for charitable causes
It's worth noting that Iowa also issues a distinctive license plate for the disabled and the handicapped individuals, to be displayed on the vehicles that are used by them.
In summary, Iowa license plates are issued by the state government, have a standard format, with a variety of special interest license plates available for an additional fee, and must be renewed annually. The standard license plate features a graphic of the state's seal on the left side of the plate and the state's motto 'Field to Table' written in blue.